Prima Carte Blanche Frame with Shari Carroll
Ok… so I need some sort of intervention because I have this serious problem of loving GREY and silver!! It’s in my closet, my wall paint, my furniture, even the siding on my house. Oy!
This frame idea came to mind because I’ve been collecting “C’s” for my wall in my living room. I have them in galvanized steel, black and white and even mirrored. I wanted to make something special for the arrangement. A Shabby chic look is what I was going for and the Salvage Papers by Prima were perfect for my idea.
I personalized my piece by adding our last name… after all… it’s the reason I collect “C’s”. I opened up the Heart Locket to use it as a frame, then added the letters to the background paper.
I was able to change what were grungy metal pieces into a shabby chic look by adding white gesso and silver paint.
I have shot a full process video showing how to make this, you can view it below or on our YouTube channel.
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I hope I’ve given you some inspiration to create something personal for your home! Enjoy!
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Love shabby chic and I love the look you achieved for the frame in your home!
Beautiful. And just in case you decide to make another, my last name starts with C too!
Beautiful frame and great video, this would make a lovely gift!
This is really stunning – love it! I have always wanted to do a room as shabby chic, but the hubby just isn’t into that. He’s such a man. lol
Like the monochromatic look of this with letter C.
Have a Bee-utiful day!
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Wow – this is so eye catching! LOVE it!!
Love the soft, romantic tones of this – very lovely!
I love the grey’s they ad a very chic style to you project.
Love your mixed media projects.
Very cool! I pinned it to my SSS board. Now I want to make some for my grandkids. It would be cool if they could have a framed mixed media with their initials.
Beautiful piece of work, I’d love a frame like that in my house!
Love the final effect. Thanks for the great design idea and techniques.
I have a passion for Prima products. You’re shabby chic frame turned out awesome! Well, done!
Great project! :)
Fabulous art piece Shari! Love watching you work!
Love it! It just looks so classy
This is a great project Shari. I love home decor that can be personalized. Makes a house a home! TFS your fabulous video tutorial, it’s very helpful to see the process!
I love this idea. I can only make so many cards with all my paper and tools. This presents another option for all my paper.
Shari this is fabulous! I’m loving the grey and silver too. Love how you layered the base papers. You have my creative juices flowing. I’m thinking of doing something similar for my husbands business – he works from home and something like this with his business name would look great. Thanks for the inspiration.
Silver and Gray is one of my favorite color combinations also! It can be brightened up with a dash of color, is elegant all on it’s own and fits for any style! Can’t ask for more than that can we?
I LOVE what you have done with all the elements on this gorgeous creation!! TFS!
Lovely:-)
This turned out lovely.
Very pretty.
Absolutely stunning! Love everything about this!
Great project! Love the colours and interesting look!
Beautiful!
Oh this is just fantastic! What a beautiful piece of ART for your home! Lovely!
Oh my goodness Shari –this is heavenly creation! I so love it – beautiful! I am sure it looks beautiful in the home – have a blessed week!
This is so beautiful! Would love to see a photo of your wall! :) I love the white, silver and gray–so elegant!
Love the work! What art!
Awesome project – love the silver and grey !!! Am sure it will look stunning with all your other ‘C’s. Thanks for sharing !
Very elegant piece. I am still amazed at the wonderful effect adding Gesso achieves I am sure it will look beautiful in your home. I think the gray thing is just fine.
Never thought I needed an intervention but maybe I do because grey is my most favorite neutral ever. Even when it fell out of favor for a few years…so I do understand your addiction. This is very beautiful, and it would fit nicely it my home minus the “Carroll”. Gorgeous work.
What’s not to love about grey? It is a FABULOUS color! My car is grey, by walls are grey….my hair is grey (good thing for hair dye!). Awesome project!
Love the monochromatic look of grey and silver, too, Shari. Your framed “C” decor is fabulous. Would make a great personalized wedding gift, too!
Love the silver and gray…great mixed media project
The gray and silver is just wonderful!!! Fabulous project!
<3 J
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This turned out so beautiful. My daughter would love something similar in her home.
I love this project. My mom also loves these colors so this gives me an idea for the perfect gift for her.
I really love how this came out, Shari! Makes me want to dig out my initial stamps from years ago & update how I used them!
Ooh, this is fabulous!
Absolutely AWESOME
Gorgeous work, you are truly an inspiration!!!
Wow your framed artwork is amazing!!! Love it:)
Gorgeous!
Shari, GREY is awesome color!
I don’t know about an intervention. I do think grey and silver are awesome together. Very inspirational project!
This is so beautiful! Silver and gray are a great combination.
I like all the pretty and unique elements you added to the frame.
WOW!! I like that!